0
Best Answer
It is called a virus because we have an illness called a "virus" and when a computer GETS a virus, they're not working right and are not running well.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThis answer is:
Add your answer:
Earn +20 ptsQ: Why is a computer program called a virus?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
Related questions
What is a harmful computer program?
virus called cookies
Is the program called GEMP loader a virus?
Yes. It is a virus. I would get it off your computer right away if you have it.
A program that can multiply inside a computer and use up memory is called an?
virus
A program that has been written to cause corruption of data on a computer is called a?
virus
How safe your computer from virus?
Enable firewall Enable anti-virus program on computer
Is a computer virus a program?
yes
What computer program is designed to surreptitously enter a computer program gain unauthorized access to data or disrupt normal processing operations?
computer virus
A mistake in a computer program is known as a?
virus
What is a computer virus normally attaches itself to another computer program is known as?
Host Program
A computer virus normally attaches itself to another computer program known as a?
Host Program
What causes virus?
A computer virus is a computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer without permission or knowledge of the user.
What protects a computer against viruses?
a computer virus program like" Fire fox", will protect a computer against a virus.
Copyright ©2024 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.